consulting her. Perhaps she was being too hard and should be grateful Lord Harmon called the good doctor. At least her father received medical attention and was resting. Her plan required leaving her father in his present condition; however, according to Lord Harmon after the wedding, which would take place within 30 days, they would be traveling immediately so either way she would be away from him. More determined than ever Karina knew she only had a small opportunity to get away from such a controlling man and find her brother Jonathan and intended to take it.
Lynnette joined Karina in the hallway and both made their way to Charles bedside who was snoring gently. Karina pulled the covers around her father and kissed his forehead. Nate had dosed off in a comfortable looking chair nearby. The sun started to set, and Karina wanted to distance herself from Lord Harmon as much as possible. She and Lynnette made their way up to the guest room so Karina could finish telling Lynnette her escape plan. Once inside the room she closed the door and checked the room to make sure they were alone.
“Lynnette it’s very important you don’t tell anyone my plans, understood!” Lynnette nodded, “After dinner tonight, I will tell Lord Harmon that you and I need to get some alterations and some sewing supplies and that you need to visit a tailor shop as well to get some clothes altered for your brothers and we would like to go to town very early tomorrow morning. This way we could be back before dinner tomorrow evening.”
“But we don’t know where anything is?”
“True but I will suggest that Clifton take us, he is the tall redheaded lad who helped my father to his room. He looks to be our age and has a kind face, I have a trusting sense about him; perhaps he may even know Peter or someone from the Sea Maiden. Since the dreaded engagement dinner is Saturday it means I only have tomorrow to try and find Peter and then get him to take me to the Sea Maiden so I can speak to his Captain about allowing me to travel to America as a passenger. Otherwise I will have to find another ship that will. I have some of my mother’s and Melissa’s jewelry to trade or use as payment. I will offer Peter a handsome amount to be my guide and help me find my brother Jonathan. If he agrees, Peter will come back for me here Saturday evening.”
“What if we don’t locate him or if he refuses to help?”
“Well first I will locate the Sea Maiden, if Peter refuses then I will try to persuade Clifton or someone else to help me, I will just have to improvise as I go but I must get on a ship to America.”
“What about me what should I do? They will come to me for answers you know.”
“Yes I know. On Saturday sometime after dinner you will leave the gathering and meet Peter in the remote part of the estate by the trees and keep him company while I wait until it’s time to leave.”
“What if someone notices I’m gone?”
“I seriously doubt anybody will notice you’re gone Lynnette.
“That’s comforting.”
“Sorry darling, I didn’t mean for it to sound like you’re not important but the truth is nobody here knows you, if anything they are going to focus on me, besides you will be with Peter.”
That’s if he comes.” Lynnette countered.
“Of course he shall, he’s totally smitten with you I tell you! Just pretend that everything I’m telling you will happen. You have nothing to lose.”
“What about your father he will know if I’m gone.”
“True but I doubt father will stay past the engagement announcement and if he does I will simply play dumb and suggest you may be having a friendly chat with Clifton. And after everyone is gone I will pretend to go to bed but instead I will sneak out and meet you and Peter the things I’m taking I will leave behind some bushes in the back. Now once Peter and I leave, you will simply go back to your room.”
“I’m scared Karina, what am I to tell your father and Lord
Lynnette joined Karina in the hallway and both made their way to Charles bedside who was snoring gently. Karina pulled the covers around her father and kissed his forehead. Nate had dosed off in a comfortable looking chair nearby. The sun started to set, and Karina wanted to distance herself from Lord Harmon as much as possible. She and Lynnette made their way up to the guest room so Karina could finish telling Lynnette her escape plan. Once inside the room she closed the door and checked the room to make sure they were alone.
“Lynnette it’s very important you don’t tell anyone my plans, understood!” Lynnette nodded, “After dinner tonight, I will tell Lord Harmon that you and I need to get some alterations and some sewing supplies and that you need to visit a tailor shop as well to get some clothes altered for your brothers and we would like to go to town very early tomorrow morning. This way we could be back before dinner tomorrow evening.”
“But we don’t know where anything is?”
“True but I will suggest that Clifton take us, he is the tall redheaded lad who helped my father to his room. He looks to be our age and has a kind face, I have a trusting sense about him; perhaps he may even know Peter or someone from the Sea Maiden. Since the dreaded engagement dinner is Saturday it means I only have tomorrow to try and find Peter and then get him to take me to the Sea Maiden so I can speak to his Captain about allowing me to travel to America as a passenger. Otherwise I will have to find another ship that will. I have some of my mother’s and Melissa’s jewelry to trade or use as payment. I will offer Peter a handsome amount to be my guide and help me find my brother Jonathan. If he agrees, Peter will come back for me here Saturday evening.”
“What if we don’t locate him or if he refuses to help?”
“Well first I will locate the Sea Maiden, if Peter refuses then I will try to persuade Clifton or someone else to help me, I will just have to improvise as I go but I must get on a ship to America.”
“What about me what should I do? They will come to me for answers you know.”
“Yes I know. On Saturday sometime after dinner you will leave the gathering and meet Peter in the remote part of the estate by the trees and keep him company while I wait until it’s time to leave.”
“What if someone notices I’m gone?”
“I seriously doubt anybody will notice you’re gone Lynnette.
“That’s comforting.”
“Sorry darling, I didn’t mean for it to sound like you’re not important but the truth is nobody here knows you, if anything they are going to focus on me, besides you will be with Peter.”
That’s if he comes.” Lynnette countered.
“Of course he shall, he’s totally smitten with you I tell you! Just pretend that everything I’m telling you will happen. You have nothing to lose.”
“What about your father he will know if I’m gone.”
“True but I doubt father will stay past the engagement announcement and if he does I will simply play dumb and suggest you may be having a friendly chat with Clifton. And after everyone is gone I will pretend to go to bed but instead I will sneak out and meet you and Peter the things I’m taking I will leave behind some bushes in the back. Now once Peter and I leave, you will simply go back to your room.”
“I’m scared Karina, what am I to tell your father and Lord
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